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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coil With Adjustable Opening

a magnetic resonance imaging and coil technology, applied in the field of magnetic resonance imaging coil arrangement, can solve the problems of insufficient openings in such imaging coil arrays to be effective for mri-guided interventions, insufficient body coils for imaging the insertion and target volume, and insufficient loop coils for providing sufficient image quality. the effect of image quality

Active Publication Date: 2017-08-31
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH +1
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Benefits of technology

The patent provides MR imaging coil arrangements that have variable opening sizes, allowing them to adapt to different intervention procedures. The arrangements provide adequate access to the subject for needle insertion and also provide sufficient image quality for diagnostic planning and guidance. The arrangements include deformable rods or tubes with slidable rail elements that can be positioned to different geometries and maintained during use. The coil elements can also be detached from the arrangement for use during MRI-guided procedures. Overall, the arrangements offer improved access and image quality for pre-intervention planning, post-procedure verification, and guiding needle insertion during interventional procedures.

Problems solved by technology

When MRI is used, a body coil is usually not sufficient for imaging the insertion and target volume because of lack of detail / resolution.
The openings in such imaging coil arrays typically are not large enough to be used effectively for MRI-guided interventions.
Although the coil opening is large, such loop coils often do not provide sufficient image quality for accurate guidance and placement of a needle or other object during the intervention.
Such fixed coil sizes can thus be undesirable in certain guided procedures, e.g., where insertion angles may vary and some such angles may be oblique.
Further, maintaining a sterile field can be challenging when multiple needles or objects are placed during an intervention.

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[0009]Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can provide MR imaging coil arrangements that include variable opening sizes, which can be adapted to different intervention procedures, provide adequate access to the subject for percutaneous insertion of needles and the like, and also provide sufficient image quality for diagnostic planning and guidance before and during the intervention.

[0010]In certain embodiments, a coil arrangement can be provided that includes a plurality of coil elements that are interconnected by a plurality of variable spacers. The coil elements can be provided in a triangular, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, or other geometrical configuration. In another embodiment, the coil elements can be connected in an interlocking configuration.

[0011]The individual coil elements can all be the same size and shape, and have the same radio frequency (RF) properties. In further embodiments, different ones of the coil elements can have different sizes, shapes, and / o...

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Abstract

A configurable coil arrangement for use with MRI-guided procedures is provided that facilitates optimal imaging for both pre-procedure planning and imaging of the target sites during the procedure. The coil arrangement includes a plurality of connected coil elements. Spacers connecting the coil elements can be adjustable and / or deformable to provide one or more openings in the coil arrangement of optimal size for accessing the subject within the imaged region. Individual coil elements can also be removed to provide access openings during such procedures, or left in the array for improved pre- and post-procedure image quality. The MRI system can be configured to detect configurations of the coil arrangement and modify imaging parameters to optimize image quality.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure relates to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coil arrangement having a flexible or variable opening size or configuration that can facilitate improved image quality and instrument placement, e.g., for MRI-guided procedures.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0002]Image-guided procedures are medical procedures that require precise insertion or placement of an object within a subject. Such procedures (also referred to as ‘interventions’) are often percutaneous interventions, and the inserted object can include, for example, a catheter, an electrode, a needle, or the like. Percutaneous interventions can be used for biopsies, thermal ablations, infiltrations, etc. of a target structure. Imaging techniques for such procedures can include, e.g., ultrasound, x-ray, or magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. For safe and accurate needle placement, continuous visualization of the target, surrounding sensitive structures, and the inserted object (e.g. a needle...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01R33/34
CPCG01R33/34A61B5/055G01R33/34007G01R33/285G01R33/34084G01R33/3415
Inventor ROTHGANG, EVAMATSCHL, VOLKERHENGERER, ARNELAUER, LARSGILSON, WESLEY DAVIDLEWIN, JONATHANFRITZ, JANWEISS, CLIFFORDMACURA, KATARZYNABOTTOMLEY, PAUL
Owner SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH
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